Chondroitin for Hand Osteoarthritis? Maybe Not.
by Zangani • 10 November 2011 • Pain News
A clinical trial of chondroitin sulfate for osteoarthritis of the hand reported modest improvements in pain and functionality, compared with placebo. However, realizing full benefits of active therapy required 6 months and there were no clinically important gains in morning stiffness or grip strength. While certain questions remain unanswered, it seems doubtful that chondroitin is a viable